St. Simons, Georgia vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 1.7% cheaper than St. Simons, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $49,143 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Simons, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is cheaper than St. Simons, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Palatine
than in St. Simons, Georgia
St. Simons, GA vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to St. Simons, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher